National Trout Festival
| National Trout Festival | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Annual |
| Locations | Kalkaska, Michigan, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 44°44′4″N 85°10′48″W / 44.73444°N 85.18000°W |
| Inaugurated | 1935 |
| Most recent | 24–28 April 2024 |
| Website | nationaltroutfestival |
The National Trout Festival is an annual festival held in Kalkaska, Michigan the last weekend in April to celebrate the opening of trout season in Michigan. The 89th National Trout Festival will be held 22–27 April 2026 The festival was canceled for two years during World War II and again in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Events of the National Trout Festival include a fishing contest for children aged 16 and younger, a carnival, Grand Royale Parade, fireworks, motor sports, live music, and more. Many community organizations host activities and fundraisers during the festival.